as in middle
a middle point between extremes
both parties entered the negotiations hoping to find some middle ground
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Recent Examples of middle ground
In the meantime, the California New Car Dealers Association says some buyers are looking for a middle ground.
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Brady Halbleib, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Which leaves marijuana in an awkward middle ground as a substance that’s too normalized to generate inherent conflict, and too mild to drive high-stakes drama.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 20 Apr. 2026
Barring terrible injury luck, there isn’t any middle ground left for this Avalanche team.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
Divisible options like CombiBars® can offer a middle ground.
—Jessica Walrack, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
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Brady Halbleib, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Which leaves marijuana in an awkward middle ground as a substance that’s too normalized to generate inherent conflict, and too mild to drive high-stakes drama.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 20 Apr. 2026
Barring terrible injury luck, there isn’t any middle ground left for this Avalanche team.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
Divisible options like CombiBars® can offer a middle ground.
—Jessica Walrack, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for middle ground
middle
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Stylistically, Bernard’s run-after-catch skills, ability to work the middle of the field and pro-ready skill set should mesh with a (potential) Mike McCarthy-Aaron Rodgers offense.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Andrés Chaparro hit a grounder back up the middle, but Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery made a diving stop and then threw to first, where Munetaka Murakami had an impressive scoop as the Oswego East graduate got out of the inning without allowing a run.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Middle ground.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/middle%20ground. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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